Yalova
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Yalova Location in Turkey Yalova Yalova (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′30″N 29°16′12″E / 40.65833°N 29.27000°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Yalova |
| District | Yalova |
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| • Mayor | Mehmet Gürel (CHP) |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Population (2024) | 157,499 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 77000 |
| Area code | 0226 |
| Website | www |
Yalova is a small city located in northwestern Turkey on the eastern coast of the Sea of Marmara. It is the seat of Yalova Province and Yalova District. The city has a population of over 250,000 with adjacent conurbation districts. A largely modern city, it is best known for the spa resort at nearby Termal, a popular summer retreat for residents of Istanbul.
Regular ferries connect Yalova with Istanbul via the Sea of Marmara. They are operated by İDO.